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BUDGAM: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, accompanied by BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, and party’s Budgam Assembly Constituency candidate Aga Syed Mohsin, along with senior leaders Arif Raja, Mudassir Wani and Gazi Hakeem Ruhalla, addressed an organizational meeting at KGN Hotel, Budgam, to discuss and finalize preparations for the upcoming Budgam Assembly by-election.

The meeting witnessed detailed discussions on the booth-level preparedness, mobilization strategies, and outreach programmes aimed at strengthening BJP’s grassroots presence in the region.

Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul reaffirmed the BJP’s unwavering resolve to serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir with honesty, dedication, and transparency. He said that BJP’s journey has always been rooted in public service and good governance. Wherever the BJP has been given a mandate, we have worked tirelessly to bring development, peace, and progress, he said.

Koul added that the BJP’s track record across all regions stands as a testimony to our time-tested commitment to the masses. We are confident that the people of Budgam too will repose their faith in BJP’s vision of inclusive growth, he added.

Anwar Khan emphasized the need for strong organizational unity and urged workers to connect directly with the common people. He said that every worker of BJP is a messenger of change. He said that the upcoming election is not merely about winning a seat, but about strengthening the mission of nation-building and ensuring that Budgam becomes a model of development, he stated.

Expressing gratitude for the party’s trust, Aga Syed Mohsin said he was deeply honoured to be selected to contest the bi-election as BJP’s candidate. He expressed his commitment to carry forward the developmental vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. My foremost priority will be to serve every section of society, ensuring transparency, empowerment, and equitable growth in Budgam, he said. Earlier, during the meeting, Ashok Koul, along with other senior leaders of the party congratulated the party candidate wishing him success in the upcoming poll.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here